Nelson Mandela at the Nobel Peace Center

In June 2005, the same week as the Nobel Peace Center opened, the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela visited. Here he is by the Nobel Peace Center entrance, with former chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Ole Danbolt Mjøs and the Director of the Nobel Institute Geir Lundestad.
Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen, Nobel Peace Center

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On Sunday 15th of December, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela will be buried in his hometown Qunu in South Africa. On the same day, at 16.00, a candlelight gathering and statements will take place in front of the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg is among the speakers.

- Nelson Mandela was a giant in world history and in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize. His untiring struggle against apartheid, for democracy, equality and justice has had a global impact. He was a great leader and a source of inspiration for all who work for peace and reconciliation, says Bente Erichsen, Executive Director at the Nobel Peace Center.